Comparative evaluation of the effect of curcumin and chlorhexidine on human fibroblast viability and migration: An in vitro study
Background and Objective: Chemical plaque control acts as an adjunct to mechanical periodontal therapy.Chlorhexidine (CHX) is considered as the gold standard in chemical plaque control, but the main concern is about its fibroblast cytotoxicity.Curcumin, a lipophilic polyphenol, may offer as a promising antiplaque agent.This study was conducted to c